Saturday, June 13, is starting out sticky across Atlanta and Peachtree City, with morning readings in the mid 70s and afternoon highs headed for the low 90s. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, light northwest breezes and very little overnight relief, with lows holding near the mid 70s. Anyone without air conditioning should plan ahead. The air will feel hotter than the thermometer alone suggests, so outdoor work or long workouts could get risky during peak heating. If you need to be outside this afternoon, keep water and shade within easy reach.
What To Expect This Weekend
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, a Heat Advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. EDT Saturday, June 13, for portions of central and eastern Georgia. Highs near 93°F are expected across much of the Atlanta metro, and heat index values could climb into the upper 90s and up to 105°F in advisory areas. Forecasters also expect clouds and scattered showers to return Sunday, with a chance of storms and gusts near 25 mph, plus isolated stronger cells capable of producing gusts of 40 to 50 mph and heavy downpours. The combination of high dew points and daytime heating will make outdoor activity feel especially strenuous through the weekend.
Timing And Impacts
The worst of the heat will hit from midday into the mid to late afternoon, roughly noon through about 6 p.m., when outdoor workers and people headed to events are most at risk. Evenings stay muggy, with lows only dipping to the mid 70s, so concerts and evening sports will remain uncomfortable even after sunset. If storms fire up Sunday afternoon or early next week, brief heavy downpours could quickly cut visibility, leave standing water on roads and slow evening commutes.
How To Stay Safe
Drink water often, take breaks in the shade and shift strenuous chores or workouts to early morning or later in the evening when you can. Watch for signs of heat illness such as dizziness, confusion or fainting, and keep an eye on older neighbors, infants and pets. If you see strong storms building, head indoors; sudden gusts and heavy rain can create dangerous driving conditions in a hurry.
Earlier Coverage
We tracked this warm up earlier this week; for background on how the metro landed in this pattern, see Atlanta turns into a pressure cooker. This update adds the Heat Advisory along with today’s timing and risk details.
